Also called: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Crew Leader
Leads crews that maintain and install landscapes, planning jobs and keeping quality high.
You load the truck and trailer, lead a crew of four through 8-10 properties, check their work, talk with clients, and solve problems like a broken irrigation line. You're the link between the office and the field.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school plus experience; landscape industry certifications help.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Landscape Management.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Apps route crews and robot mowers handle flat lawns; leading people, checking quality and installs stay human.
Classes: Horticulture CTE, Spanish, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 37-1012.
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